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Bosphorus Bridge, Camlica Hill and Dolmabahce Palace Tour in Istanbul
5 h
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Start your experience with a pickup from your centrally located Istanbul hotel. Settle into your air-conditioned coach as you hear interesting facts about Istanbul’s history from your guide.
Once on Istanbul’s Asian side, your first destination is Çamlıca Hill, the highest point in Istanbul at 875 feet (267 meters) above sea level. Drink in the panoramic views over the immense Bosphorus Bridge and the city’s minarets, domes and turrets, all framed by the sparkling Bosphorus Straits and Sea of Marmara.
Afterward, drive along the Bosphorus Bridge, the huge suspension bridge that spans the Straits, and capture the spectacular views as you cross.
Next, arrive at the Dolmabahçe Palace for a guided visit. This magnificent waterfront palace was one of the last built during the Ottoman Empire and boasts a lavish exterior combining Ottoman style with 19th-century Neoclassical architecture.
Head inside to tour the imperial residence’s sumptuous interiors. For an hour and 15 minutes or so, explore the extravagant halls and chambers as your guide tells you about the last Sultans who lived here. Marvel at the opulence — chandeliers, marble, gold and silk abound — and see highlights such as the grandiose Medhal Hall and Crystal Staircase. Learn about Mustafa Atatürk, Turkey’s first, revered president, who used the palace and how all its clocks were stopped on his death, at exactly 9:05am.
After your palace tour, board your coach and end your experience with a hotel drop-off.
Please note: Dolmabahce Palace will be closed on Mondays and Thursdays, this will be replaced by a visit to the Chora Museum.
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Once on Istanbul’s Asian side, your first destination is Çamlıca Hill, the highest point in Istanbul at 875 feet (267 meters) above sea level. Drink in the panoramic views over the immense Bosphorus Bridge and the city’s minarets, domes and turrets, all framed by the sparkling Bosphorus Straits and Sea of Marmara.
Afterward, drive along the Bosphorus Bridge, the huge suspension bridge that spans the Straits, and capture the spectacular views as you cross.
Next, arrive at the Dolmabahçe Palace for a guided visit. This magnificent waterfront palace was one of the last built during the Ottoman Empire and boasts a lavish exterior combining Ottoman style with 19th-century Neoclassical architecture.
Head inside to tour the imperial residence’s sumptuous interiors. For an hour and 15 minutes or so, explore the extravagant halls and chambers as your guide tells you about the last Sultans who lived here. Marvel at the opulence — chandeliers, marble, gold and silk abound — and see highlights such as the grandiose Medhal Hall and Crystal Staircase. Learn about Mustafa Atatürk, Turkey’s first, revered president, who used the palace and how all its clocks were stopped on his death, at exactly 9:05am.
After your palace tour, board your coach and end your experience with a hotel drop-off.
Please note: Dolmabahce Palace will be closed on Mondays and Thursdays, this will be replaced by a visit to the Chora Museum.
Included
- Complimentary Hotel pickup and drop-off, centrally located Istanbul hotels
- Licenced Professional local guide throughout
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entry/Admission - Dolmabahce Palace
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Dolmabahçe Palace will be replaced with Chora Museum on Mondays
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Tourism
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Cultural
90%
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Great tour. Everything crammed in.
I really like the tour guide. He was knowledgeable and very likeable. The palace was very beautiful.
It was wonderful.....Dolmabahce Palace is beautiful. Our guide Elliyan I think was very knowledgeable and friendly. The bus driver too was a friendly and a patient man. The way he navigated the big bus through the narrow streets of Istanbul was amazing.
Worthwhile trip, the palace is very impressive.
the guide was unfriendly and the Camlica hill we drove for a long time to reach it and the view was not worth the hassle.
Dolmabache Palace is worth seeing. Istanbul Walks is a good company with friendly guides. Logistics and scheduling could be a lot better. I know these companies maximise revenues by mixing half and full day tours, but it can be a challenge logistically I had to do some waiting because my afternoon start time meant the full day group had to come meet me. I think guides in general, not just in Istanbul, should make its high priority to introduce guests by name at the outset of the tour. I often introduce myself to guests, but I believe it would be in the guides' best interests to do this and take responsibility, making for better group chemistry. I've been on a lot of tours this summer, and only a fraction of them included the guides' eliciting names from participants at the beginning. If I'm spending between four and eight hours with someone, it's more comfortable if I know his or her name.